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MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING-7-15-20 The July meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order by Chairman Dan Rotchadl at 7:00 PM on July 15, 2020. Board members present: Ed Pankratz, Scott Morgan and Dan Rotchadl. Minutes from the June meeting were approved as sent. Clerk report: none Planning report: none Treasurer gave his report, it was accepted as given. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid with Ed Pankratz, Scott Morgan and Dan Rotchadl all in favor. Rick Baird was before the board to show a map for the boundary of the MS4 area. Had been entire township and is now in the new yellow area of the map. He now says if it is over an acre of disturbance it requires permitting if outside of the new MS4 area. The city would still handle the process with Rick. Motion made by Scott and second by Ed. Motion carried with all in favor to accept the new map and the designated MS4 area. Mary Jo Brimley wants to plant some trees at Red Oak outside of the easement area in her yard and wanted to be sure it was appropriate. FEMA payments, nothing yet, Scott talked to them and they were confused about some numbers, Scott told them the information but has not heard back from them. Dan has been talking on the relocation road project with FEMA. Need an engineer to put together a bid project for FEMA. Dan authorized to proceed with an engineer. Foley Road agreement written. Scott Morgan moved and Ed seconded a motion for the board to proceed with the agreement. St. Clair Fire Dept. nothing yet. Eagle Lake Fire Dept. will come next month New Business: South Bend paid $47,500 for truck. Road Report, Maple Hills culvert put in, Indian lake ditch work done. Discussed there are a number of issues dealing with the county, Ron will make a list and get together with Dan, Ron, and the county. Roads are in good shape. Oak Ridge was discussed. Letter to board members from attorney was discussed. Ed asked about costs. Attorney suggests a meeting. Options- Can do motion for amended findings, May set up storm sewer utility districts. Could get rid of assessment process and go with a storm sewer utility concept. Ed moved and second by Scott for a motion to file for amended findings. Motion carried with all in favor. Dan made the motion, second by Scott, to set up a meeting with Bolton and Menk. Motion carried with all in favor. Bob Miller on Tami Lane asked about a culvert in front of his place, no one knows who put it in. Board will look at it. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 8:03 PM. Next meeting 8-19-2020 Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING-8-19-20 The August meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order by Chairman Dan Rotchadl at 7:00 PM on Aug. 19, 2020. Board members present: Ed Pankratz, Scott Morgan and Dan Rotchadl. Minutes from the July meeting were approved as sent. Clerk report: Candidates running for election: Dan Rotchadl running for his position, Bryce Ballard and Mike Lynch running for Ed Pankratz position, and Joe Willaert for Joe’s spot. Planning report: none Treasurer gave his report, it was accepted as given. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid with Ed Pankratz, Scott Morgan and Dan Rotchadl all in favor. FEMA payments, nothing yet, Scott talked to them again and they are close Dan has been talking on the relocation project. Engineer to put together the project for FEMA. Eagle Lake Fire Dept. will come next month. New Business: South Bend bought truck, should get the check in a few days. Road Report: Working on Tami Lane culvert issue. Seal coating will start the next day or so. Roads are in good shape. Oak Ridge was discussed The 25th of the month a decision should be made and board will look at what can happen then. We lost the original court case. Looking at storm sewer district. Discussed the Dailey road question, will take it to the attorney. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:45 PM. Next meeting Thursday 9-24--2020 Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING-9-24-20 The September meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order by Chairman Dan Rotchadl at 7:00 PM on Sept. 24, 2020. Board members present: Ed Pankratz, Scott Morgan and Dan Rotchadl. Minutes from the August meeting were approved as sent. Clerk report: none Planning report: Paul Sheehan owner of 40 acres of E ½ of NW ¼ Section 26 -108-26 needed a CUP to cross a ravine with a culvert. PC reviewed it and approved it. Ed moved and Scott seconded the motion to approve with all in favor. FEMA payments, nothing yet, Scott talked to them and they are close Dan has been talking on the relocation project. Engineer to put together that project for FEMA. 0ld Business: Davis presentation handed out a brochure. Discussed if it is a township road or not. The handout says the township did road maintenance. Board does not think we maintained the road and it is not a township road. Scott Morgan will take the lead on this issue and see how the board would proceed. Oak Ridge was discussed. Dan Rotchadl moved to set aside the current assessment. Board will contact Blue Earth County assessor’s office to have the assessment amount removed. Second by Ed Pankratz, motion carried with all in favor. Oak Ridge Dan Rotchadl moved that the township would reimburse the assessment paid amounts to each property owner. Ed seconded the motion, motion carried with all in favor Dan Rotchadl moved to Initiate new assessment rolls and assessment process for Oak Ridge. This would be done as per the bell curve that the appraiser in the litigation recommended. Ed seconded the motion and it carried will all in favor. Dan Rotchadl moved to pay the $60,539 taxation per the council recommendation. Ed seconded. Motion carried with all in favor. Discussed the Oak Ridge issues. There will not be any special assessment due now. The road and ditch assessment will be gone now. Chris Sandquist explained the bell curve assessment process for the road improvement. More work needs to be done to finish the Oak Ridge project. Dan asked for emails from property owners so he can forward them to the engineer. Other old business: FEMA payment - nothing yet. Eagle lake fire department proposal is now four year contract. $40,000 per year. Scott Morgan moved to approve and accept it, second by Ed. All in favor. Board signed it and will forward to Eagle Lake. Discussed road replacement participation policy. Chris said the twp bd has to take into consideration the value improvement. Get rid of policy was discussed. Tabled. Davis road was discussed. Chris explained the processes. Board will talk to the owners, Scott Morgan will go talk to them. If no resolution, would have go decide if it is a township road or not, then get petition and try to work it out. Treasurer gave his report, it was accepted as given. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid with Ed Pankratz, Scott Morgan and Dan Rotchadl all in favor. Road Report: FEMA may not pay to relocate 199 Road. Discussed: close it or try to get new prices. Ron and Dan Rotchadl will get out there to look at it and talk to property owner involved. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 8:35 PM. Next meeting Thursday 10-12--2020 Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING 10-12-20 The October meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order by Chairman Dan Rotchadl at 7:00 PM on Oct.12, 2020. Board members present: Ed Pankratz, Scott Morgan and Dan Rotchadl. Minutes from the September meeting were approved as sent. Clerk report: none Planning report: Travis Higgs is moving on, new person will be hired by city. Solar farm on Yaeger property may not fit and won’t happen. Treasurer’s report given and accepted as reported. Joe met with Community bank and gave them a list of the equipment we have for collateral for our loan. Scott Morgan talked with Mike Lynch. Mike is concerned about losing front yard. Said he has not talked to the neighbor. New property owner Tom Davis wants eminent domain done by the township and claims his driveway is a township road. Discussed, that is not correct. Scott Morgan said he does not believe the road is township road. Scott will talk to Lynch again. The board agreed it is not a public road and Davis was told that before he bought the property. If it would be a public road, Dan Rotchadl said we could condemn and make a new road, but he does not believe it is a public road, and therefore will not do it. FEMA payments, nothing yet, Scott talked to them and they are close Road Report. Ron and Dan Rotchadl got out there to look at 199 washout and talk to property owner involved. Moving road would be about $16,000 plus land costs. Engineer is working on the project. Oak Ridge Re-assessment hearing discussed for new special assessment role. Scott brought the MnDot traffic control plan on Hwy #22 work in the township. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 8:20 PM. Next meeting is Wednesday, 11- 18 -2020 at 5:30, and Oak Ridge Assessment Public meeting at 7:00. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING 11-18-20 The November meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order by Chairman Dan Rotchadl at 5:30 PM on Nov.18, 2020. Board members present: Ed Pankratz, Scott Morgan (on phone due to social distance), and Dan Rotchadl. Minutes from the October meeting were approved as sent. Clerk report: none Planning report: Molly Westman explained Pond Road is in violation and letter will be sent by Chris. 22529 Lynx Road and 20543 Indian Lake Road has properties out of compliance Chris will send letters. The board discussed the solar ordinance issue. Ed moved to defer the ordinance to Blue Earth County, second by Scott Morgan, motion carried with all in favor. FEMA paid us $233,372.00 . Storm sewer utility concept. Bolton and Menk recommended to not do it as it would cost thousands to set up. $348,000 will be absorbed by the township from Red Oak costs. 199 street move to the south design by Bolton and Menk. Treasurer’s report given and accepted as reported. Joe met with Community bank and will open checking account. Scott Morgan talked with Mike Lynch and Davis. No resolution yet. Mailing for voting was approved for 2021 for the township, motion by Scott Morgan, second by Ed, carried with all in favor. Road Report. Ron said some Red Oak residents are throwing vegetation refuse into the ravine. Dan will ask Jason and tell Rick Baird. 22 will be closed about two more weeks. Ron is ready for winter. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 6:10 PM. Next meeting is Wednesday, 12-16 -2020 at 7:00. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk Mankato Township Special Meeting for Red Oak Road Re-Assessment Hearing 11-18-20 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Dan Rotchadl at 7:00 PM. Members present: Rotchadl, Ed Pankratz and Scott Morgan (by phone – social distancing). Amy Orcutt objected to the bell curve assessment; they are charged more than anyone else. The neighborhood had agreed to the same charge each. 131 Red Oak Drive said he was assessed more than a property with a higher value. Corbet said they did ask for it to be assessed equally. Kortem asked why the different higher assessed houses pay less them some others. Amy said everyone benefits the same and shouldn’t pay more or less due to assessed value. 127 Red Oak dr. said the neighbors want equal assessed rather than different assessments. 126 Red Oak dr. said their house is assessed less but paying more assessment. Dan said their expert witness report in court said the assessed rate is fair and appropriate. The board acknowledged and approved the County’s assessed values of the Red Oak properties per the current assessment values. Dan said it is reasonable. Dan explained the percentage ranges, lower valued homes have a higher percentage rate, and there is a lower percentage rate for more higher valued homes. They also stratified the assessments; the township used the same system approved by the court in the Hosch report. Ed Pankratz and Scott Morgan both commented individually that the percentage-based approach is fair and equitable. Each defined the diminishing percentage value to the more expensive properties, versus the higher percentage to the less expensive properties. Questioned if it is an accurate bell curve. Asked if they could have a week to get it cleared up. The board thought this was fair. After discussion, Ed moved to approve the assessment role, second by Scott. More discussion held. If the property owner wants to pay the assessment off the check must be in the clerks hand by Dec. 15, 2020. Any late mailings will be returned to the owner and they will be on the county assessment roll. Rate will be 10 years 6% interest. Motion made by Ed Pankratz to approve the new assessment list, second by Scott Morgan, motion carried with all in favor. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING 12-16-20 The December meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order by Chairman Dan Rotchadl at 7:00 PM on Dec.16, 2020. Board members present: Ed Pankratz, Scott Morgan, and Dan Rotchadl. Minutes from the November meeting were approved as sent. The assessment meeting minutes were approved as sent. Clerk report: none Planning report: none, Ron Saye did not show up for a new CUP discussion. Treasurer’s report given and accepted as reported. Joe met with Community bank and opened checking account. 199th street repair, got one bid and looking for more. RIck Baird wrote a letter to address the issue of dumping stuff into a ravine and will write an ordinance for the township to review. Scott Morgan talked with Mike Lynch and Davis. No resolution yet. Dan does not want to spend money on designing but knows something may have to be done. Road Report. Guard rail needs to be moved in the spring. Ron asked about cartways and vacating them, Scott will ask Mn Asso. of Townships on rules. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:30 PM. Next meeting is Wednesday, 1-20 -2021 at 7:00. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING 1-20-21 Dan Rotchadl, Mike Lynch and Joe Willaert were sworn in as supervisors and treasurer for Mankato Township by Clerk Dan Fogal The January 2021 meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order by Chairman Dan Rotchadl at 7:00 PM on Jan.20, 2021. Board members present: Mike Lynch, Scott Morgan, and Dan Rotchadl. Minutes from the December meeting were approved as sent. Clerk report: none Planning report: Looking at a Land Division Ordinance to amend our Land Zoning Ordinance, waiting for the attorney opinion. Mike Krus of Red Oak Subdivision concerned about tiling being done by Goebels. Scott will check it out. Treasurer’s report given by Joe Willaert, and accepted as reported. 199th street repair, got more bids. Harold Drummer is low bidder. Scott moved for Dan to proceed with the project, procure land and get it done. Mike seconded the motion, all in favor, motion carried. DR4442 FEMA project from 2019 riverbank along 199 street. Dan Rotchadl will proceed with getting bids. Scott Morgan talked with Mike Lynch and Tom Davis. No resolution yet. Davis has not sent a complete proposal to Lynch for review. Scott will talk to both the MAT attorney and our attorney about the issue. Discussed road supervisor which was held by Ed Pankratz. Scott will take that over. Road Report. Nothing to report. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 8:15 PM. Audit will be at 5:30 on 2-17-2021, and the next regular meeting is Wednesday, 2-17- 2021 at 7:00. March 9, 2021 annual meeting at 7:00 pm with reorganizational meeting right after. April meeting will be held April 7, 2021 at 7:00 PM Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING 2-17-21 The February 2021 meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order by Chairman Dan Rotchadl at 7:00 PM on Feb.17, 2021. Board members present: Mike Lynch, Scott Morgan, and Dan Rotchadl. Minutes from the January meeting were approved as sent. Clerk report: none Planning report: Ed Goebel setback variance request (Planners report is attached) was discussed. The Planning Commission reviewed the request and recommended approval subject to the Planners report. Motion carried with all in favor. The board reviewed the information. Scott moved to approve, second by Mike, all were in favor and motion carried. Treasurer’s report given by Joe Willaert, and accepted as reported. Road 199 work is progressing. DR442 FEMA project will proceed, got bid from Dirt Merchant and land costs. Scott Morgan talked with Mike Lynch and Tom Davis. No resolution yet. Attorneys are looking at it. Road Report. Nothing to report. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:18 PM. Tuesday, March 9, 2021 annual meeting at 7:00 pm with re-organizational meeting right after. April meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at 7:00 PM The board approved that bills that have to be paid that are routine can be paid by the clerk and treasurer as needed in March. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING 4-7-21 The April 2021 meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order by Chairman Dan Rotchadl at 7:00 PM on April 7, 2021. Board members present: Scott Morgan, and Dan Rotchadl. Minutes from the Feb. meeting were approved as sent. Planning report: Request for a sidelot setback variance from the owner Patrick Hull, at 59656 216th St. to 39.8 feet from the west side and from the east side 38.5 feet. Fifty feet is the standard setback. The lot is substandard width. The Planning Commission reviewed the request and recommended approval subject to the Planners report. The PC had heard from the neighbor to the east, Schuck, who was concerned about a previously installed drainage ditch and a previously installed encroaching driveway on their property, but did not have specific concerns about the proposed garage addition. The neighbor also inquired about the correct property dimensions and the survey, completed by a professional surveyor, was reviewed. The board reviewed the information. Motion made by Scott to approve, second by Dan, carried with all in favor. Annexation request was for a pond area west of Fleet Farm owned by the city. After discussion, motion made by Scott Morgan to approve annexation request, second by Dan Rotchadl, motion carried with all in favor. Treasurer’s report given by Joe Willaert, and accepted as reported. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid. Gravel bids were opened. R & E the only bidder. It was accepted by the Board. DR442 FEMA project from 2019 will proceed with Dirt Merchants, bid is $132,927.50. Board approved acceptance of the bid and will have Bolton and Menk engineers proceed with the project. City will be taking over part of Kirkwood road and will lower the speed to 30 mph past Kibble’s property going into the city. A neighbor wants it to be 30 MPG all the way to Cty Hwy #41. Asked about dust control. Board will look into it. Scott Morgan talked with Mike Lynch and Tom Davis. No resolution yet. Mrs. Lynch stated the Davis’s have not made an offer. Davis’s presented two drawings but agreed they had made no offer. Davis’s want Lynchs to decide on 1 drawing to make an offer on. Davis says it is a township road issue. The board disagrees and corrected them that the road stops at the Davis north property line. Scott told Davis that they should make an offer for the two drawings so they Lynch’s can respond. Scott, Dan, and Chris Sandquist told both parties that the best, most cost-effective solution is to have them reach an agreement. If it goes to the township and more legal effort it will get more expensive and no one will like the resulting solution. Road Report. Snow plow damaged some ditch in Meadow Woods, Ron will repair. Discussed Rhonda Else’s request, some chloride will be applied to Doc Jones Road, Ron will take care of it. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:40 PM. Road survey will be done on May 19 5:00 PM. April meeting will be held on May 19, 2021 at 7:00 PM Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING 5-19-21 The May 2021 meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order by Chairman Dan Rotchadl at 7:00 PM on May 19, 2021. Board members present: Scott Morgan, Mike Lynch and Dan Rotchadl. Minutes from the April meeting were approved as sent. Clerk report: none Annexation request for 24 acres along Adams Street. After discussion, motion made by Scott Morgan to approve annexation request, second by Dan Rotchadl, motion carried with all in favor. Treasurer’s report given by Joe Willaert, and accepted as reported. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid. Question about boat access to LeSueur River on #199 - county project told to call them. DR442 FEMA project from 2019 will proceed with Dirt Merchants. Bolton and Menk engineers proceed with the project. Discussed township land division ordinance, attorney and Molly Westman are working on it. The Board approved Sanquist to proceed with the development of a draft Lot Division Ordinance using the Lime Township document as a template. Scott Morgan was contacted by Tom Davis regarding his driveway. Scott proposed a plan to address ponding and erosion concerns on Tami Lane. Second by Dan Rotchadl, motion carried with all in favor. Scott will oversee the project. Approved the Resolution for Action on the Violation at 20543 Indian Lake Road - Landscape business is operating in violation of ordinance and zoning. Mike Bracht mailbox replacement discussed- second time this has happened. Blue Earth county has specs for mailboxes. Dan Rotchadl moved to approve a new policy to be adopted by the township that Blue Earth County approved style mailboxes will be the only type of mailbox to replace any knocked down by the township in the future. Motion second by Scott Morgan, motion carried with all in favor. Letter to go out to Mike notifying him of this. Road Report. Speed limits questions, pdf did not come through, Scott will resend. May be some dead trees along roadway by Daufenbachs Ron will look at it. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:40 PM. Road survey was done on May 19, 5:00 PM. June meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at 7:00 PM Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING 6-15-21 The June 2021 meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order by Chairman Dan Rotchadl at 7:00 PM on June 15, 2021. Board members present: Scott Morgan, Mike Lynch and Dan Rotchadl. Minutes from the May meeting were approved as sent. Planner report. Lot division ordinance in the works, not done yet. Treasurer’s report given by Joe Willaert, and accepted as reported. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid with all board members approving. 199th Street about done. River project should be started soon. Discussed Speed limit sign of 35 MPH that can be on Tami lane if the board wants to. Motion made by Dan second by Scott, for a Resolution to put up 35 MPH signs on Tami Lane and being designated a rural residential district road. Motion carried with all in favor. Mike Lynch and Tom Davis road issue was discussed. Jim Zarn had asked about the township road to be vacated down by the old Kern bridge. Board is not interested in vacating the road. Garage building built without permit and not setback far enough from county ditch right-of-way, attorney working on it. Tami lane culvert being replaced with bored in pipe. A neighbor requested the lawn be repaired to original shape when work is done. Road Report. 5 projects are done out of 13. May need mower rebuilt or a new one. Proceeding with John Deere to get a new one, approved by board with all in favor Ron Cords pay was discussed. Dan moved to go to $29.00 per hour. Motion made and carried with all in favor, to approve that amount. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:45 PM. June meeting will be held on July 14, 2021 at 7:00 PM. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING 7-14-21 The July 2021 meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order by Chairman Dan Rotchadl at 7:30 PM on July 14, 2021. Board members present: Scott Morgan, Mike Lynch and Dan Rotchadl. Minutes from the June meeting were approved as sent. Planner report: The USS Peach request for a CUP for a solar field was recommended for tabling by the PC to obtain more information for some neighbor gas line companies concern about electric discharge from the site. The motion by Scott, second by Mike to table the request to give the board up to 60 days to get additional information from applicant to the board and allow for action by the board within that time span. Motion carried with all in favor. RTS Properties request amendment to their CUP. Request was presented to PC, they denied the request as presented, with all in favor of denial. Molly went over request, issues and the recommendations given by the staff. Terri Saye said if no additions would be requested, but just have extra days would the board consider it. Mike said it would still need to meet Subpart #1, Findings required, and it does not. Ron wanted to see if more days would be allowed to spread out traffic and solve a major concern. Steve Howe asked if they or other businesses allowed to expand. Dan said any business needs to apply with the city. Laura bush, Madison lake- how many parking spaces are required, molly said 17 required. Jason Hammon asked when the last time police called for parking on highway? One time in five years? No more violations since then. Pond Road not open as many hours per day as they are allowed. The CUP request asked for everything, but what may be allowed? They are trying to be a good neighbor. Can they be open one extra weekend per month? Discussed not asking for everything in the application and not to deny CUP request because of everything in it. Jen Hansen, Hwy #22, concern about traffic, live along a highway, have to expect traffic. Dan Slatrer, Hwy #22, concern about getting emergency access, Ron said they always have access. Terri said it does not happen, except one time had access concern. Scott Morgan concerned about past violations. Terri said they have tried to work out the violations. Ron said the 4 days they are open too many customers come it, if they had more days to be open and that would spread out the rush. They would request the highway dept. to put up no parking signs on the hwy. Molly read the code for CUP can’t request again for 12 months. Scott Morgan made the motion to follow recommendation of the Planning Commission to deny the CUP, second by Mike Lynch, all voted in favor to deny the request. Chris Sandquist has not gotten details to the board about final process to pass new Land Division Ordinance. DR442 work should start this month. Treasurer’s report given by Joe Willaert, and accepted as reported. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid. Mike Lynch and Tom Davis road issue was discussed. No resolution yet. Scott Morgan said Speed limit signs could be put around the corner of Kirkwood. Scott moved to designate the corner around 206th street and into Kirkwood Road a rural residential district, and post it accordingly at 35 MPH. Second by Mike, motion carried with all in favor. Tami lane residences concerned about 35 MPH signs. Wants the signs off, road is bad, dust or mud and washboard. Board agreed to remove the signs. Road report: Ron had the county chloride the roads again will be grading now that it has rained. Will blacktop and curb and gutter the township driveway while Victory Drive is being done. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 9:04 PM. August meeting will be held on Tuesday August 10, 2021 at 7:00 PM. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk MANKATO TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING 8-10-21 The August 2021 meeting of the Mankato Township Board was called to order by Chairman Dan Rotchadl at 7:00 PM on Aug. 10, 2021. Board members present: Scott Morgan, Mike Lynch and Dan Rotchadl. Minutes from the July meeting were approved as sent. Planner report. Mike Lynch agreed to be on the PC. Motion made by Scott Morgan to have Mike Lynch serve, second by Dan Rotchadl, motion carried. The USS Peach Solar request for a CUP for a solar field was presented by Molly. Staff report had 26 recommendations given to the board and are attached. The PC recommended in favor as per the staff recommendations. David Watts, USS Peach rep stated the pipelines no longer have any concerns. After discussion, motion made by Mike Lynch to recommend approval subject to the 26 staff report recommendations, second by Dan Rotchadl, motion approved with all board members in favor. Wolfe annexation request was reviewed by the board. Legal is attached to the paper minutes. 58.3 acres total. Motion was made by Scott Morgan to approve the annexation, second by Mike Lynch. Motion carried with all board members in favor. Dale Aukee explained a Great River Energy replacement power line down Pohl Road from the substation on 200th Street and down Pohl Road south of the township line. Discussed the route and line location. A letter will be given to the board to confirm the road will be repaired to original condition. More information and meetings will be held in the future. Treasurer’s report given by Joe Willaert, and accepted as reported. Bills were read by the clerk and approved to be paid. Board still reviewing new Land Division Ordinance, when done, they will contact Chris Sandquist with any changes and get the ordinance finalized. DR442 work should be close to done. 199th street moved over, guard rail by Bill Phelps is done. Road report: couple of culverts still need replacement, mowing ditches now. Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:37 PM. August meeting will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021, at 7:00 PM. Respectfully submitted, Dan Fogal Clerk 9-15-2021 Scott Morgan moved to approve the new Mankato Township Land Division Ordinance. Second by Dan Rotchadl. Motion carried with all in favor. Mankato Township Land Division Ordinance The Board of Supervisors of the Town of Mankato ordains: ARTICLE 1. - IN GENERALSection 1.1. Title of chapter. This chapter shall be known as the Land Division Ordinance of Mankato Township, and will be referred to in this chapter as "this Chapter. " Section 1.2. Purpose, scope and statutory authorization. This Chapter is adopted pursuant to the authority contained in Minn. Stats. Ch. 462. The rules and regulations governing division of land contained in this chapter shall apply within Mankato Township. Section 1.3. Definitions. The following words, terms, and phrases, when used in this Chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Administrative Land Split. A change in property description of land that is approved by the Land Use Administrator without public hearings. (See Article 4.) Adjoining. Means adjacent, bordering, touching, or contiguous. If two (2) lots are separated by a public right-of-way, they shall not be deemed to be adjacent. Agent. Someone who is authorized to act for or in place of another; a representative. Block. Means a tract of land consisting of one or more lots, identified on a recorded Plat by a number as identified on the Plat, and bounded by plat boundaries, public ways, outlots, parks or bodies of water. Buildable Lot. A Parcel of Record, or other lot, tract or parcel recorded with the Blue Earth County Land Records department that meets the requirements of the Code and which has an access to an improved and maintained road. An Outlot is not a Buildable Lot for residential purposes, but may have agricultural or recreational facilities or structures placed on it. Code. The Mankato Township Zoning Ordinance, as now existing or amended. Conveyance. The legal process of transferring property from one owner to another. Easement. A grant by an owner of an interest in land for a specific use by persons other than the owner. Lot. A portion of real property within a Plat. Major Subdivision. A division of land requiring review as outlined in the formal platting process of Chapter 20 of the Blue Earth County Code of Ordinances. (See Article 4.) Metes and bounds. A description of real property which is not described solely by reference to a Lot or Block shown on a map, or a Government Lot, but is described by starting at a known point and describing the bearing and distance of the lines forming the boundaries of the property, or which delineates a fractional portion of a section, Government Lot, or area by described lines or portions. Minor Subdivision. A division of land requiring review as outlined in the Administrative Land Split process set forth in Article 3 of this Chapter. Outlot. A remnant tract of land within a Plat which may, at a future date, be further divided for development purposes, or any Lot that does not comply with local ordinances. Within a Plat, Outlots shall be identified by alphabetical designation beginning with the letter "A". Residential land development permits for Outlots will not be issued until the Outlot has been granted development authority by the Township Board via re-platting or other required processes or approvals. Land development permits may be issued for agricultural or recreational development on Outlots upon compliance with the other relevant Code requirements and processes. Parcel. A Lot, Outlot, Government Lot, Plat, metes and bounds, registered land survey, auditor's plat, tax parcel, or other accepted means of description of real property which has been, or could be, recorded in the Blue Earth County Land Records department. Parcel of Record. means a Lot, Government Lot, Plat, metes and bounds, registered land survey, auditor's plat, or other accepted means of description of real property which has been recorded in the County Land Records department as of October 1, 2021. Plat. A delineation of a survey drawn to scale showing all essential data pertaining to the location and boundaries of individual parcels of land subdivided into Blocks, Lots, Outlots Streets and public ways. (See Chapter 20 of the Blue Earth County Code of Ordinances for specifics regarding Plats.) Recreational Land. Land intended for open space or recreational activities that do not require additional land development. Right-of-way. The land covered by a Street, or land dedicated for public use or for certain private uses, such as land over which a power line passes. Subdivider. Any person proceeding under this Chapter to effect a division of land for themselves or for another. ARTICLE 2. - APPLICATION, ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENTSection 2.1. Administration. This Chapter shall be administered by the Mankato Township Board. The Mankato Township Land Use Administrator shall provide assistance to the Township Board. The Land Use Administrator shall be responsible for implementation of the regulations of this Chapter. Section 2.2. Limitations on Conveyances. No conveyance of a Parcel resulting in a Major Subdivision, as defined in this Chapter, shall be recorded unless the Parcel to be conveyed is platted. Land development permits will be withheld for buildings on Parcels which have been conveyed by metes and bounds descriptions in violation of this Chapter, and the Township, County, or other responsible road authority may refuse to take over, improve, repair, or maintain streets or roads serving such parcels. Section 2.3. Application to Land Divisions. Divisions of a Parcel of Record as of October 1, 2021, are subject to this Chapter. Section 2.4. Modifications or Alterations to Plats. Any change or alteration within a recorded Plat, including a change in Lot Lines due to a realignment or alteration of a dedicated roadway shall be done by re-platting. The vacation of well and utility easements shall be exempt from this requirement unless an exception outline in Section 2.6 applies. Section 2.5. Enforcement. A person violating any provision of this Chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor. Each and every day in which the violation continues is a new and separate violation. A misdemeanor is punishable by a fine and/or by imprisonment as established in Minn. Stats. 609.09(3) (1992), or as thereafter amended. Section 2.6. Platting exceptions; determination. Parcels of land may be divided without going through the formal platting process only if they qualify for the Administrative Land Split process described in Article 3. ARTICLE 3. ADMINISTRATIVE LAND SPLITS. Section 3.1. — Administrative Land Splits. Certain Parcels may be split administratively in any of zoning district for the purposes stated below if the requirements of this Article are met. The Zoning Administrator shall have the authority to approve Administrative Land Splits. An Administrative Land Split shall only be approved if the split does not require creation or altering of any public road right-of-way and any Parcel created by the land split is in compliance with the minimum standards of the district in which it is located. 3.1.1. Minor Subdivisions. Land that is being split to create Parcels for a new residential building site with or without any existing residential building site may be allowed if the property has building eligibilities in compliance with the Mankato Township Land Use Ordinance. 3.1.2. Existing Agricultural, Mining, or Recreational Uses. Existing Agricultural, Industrial, Mining, or Recreational uses as of October 1, 2021, may be split from a Parcel through the Administrative Land Split process if located within a Light or Heavy Industry, Agricultural, or Conservation District. 3.1.3 Agricultural or Recreational land splits. Land that is being split for agricultural or recreational purposes may be allowed if the intended purpose of the conveyance is stated in writing, and a deed restriction stating that the conveyance is not intended as a residential building site is recorded in the Blue Earth County Land Records office. 3.1.4. Septic drain field split. Land that is being split to create an area for the installation of a septic drain field, meeting MPCA and Blue Earth County requirements, to service one or more neighboring properties, may be allowed if the intended purpose of the conveyance is stated in writing, and a deed restriction stating that the conveyance is not intended as a residential building site is recorded in the Blue Earth County Land Records office. 3.1.5. Public or public service purposes. Land that is being split to create an area for public or public service purposes, such as for Minnesota Department of Natural Resources public water accesses, parks, public utility facilities such as pipeline or power line service buildings, radio or telephone communication towers, or other similar nonresidential purposes. 3.1.6 Division of a Parcel of Record between adjoining Owners. Owners of adjoining Parcels of Record may split adjoining Parcels of Record solely for the purpose of adjusting boundary lines between adjoining properties, if the intended purpose of the conveyance is stated in writing, and a deed restriction stating that the conveyance is not intended as a new residential building site and the deed restriction is recorded in the Blue Earth County Land Records office. Section 3.2. Administrative Land Split procedures. The following documents shall be provided as a part of the Administrative Land Split procedure unless waived by the Land Use Administrator. Failure to provide the necessary documents will result in the inability to create a legal land division according to this Chapter.
3.2.1.1 ISTS Written Report. When the land split is for residential or other development purposes, a written report, prepared by an MPCA licensed individual sewage treatment systems designer, which shows the location of two sites suitable for on-site sewage treatment drain fields for each Parcel. The report shall include site evaluation and preliminary ISTS design based on the proposed use of the lot. Minimum design shall be based on Blue Earth County and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency standards. 3.2.1.2 Water. Indicate the type of water supply system and proposed locations for all wells, whether individual private wells, shared private wells or public community water supply wells. 3.2.4.3 Topographic Map. Topographic map of the area showing bluff or bluff impact zone must be clearly indicated. Contour lines shall indicate the toe and top of any bluffs present. 3.2.4.4 Elevations. Water elevations of adjoining lakes and rivers at the date of the survey and their approximate high and low water elevations. All elevations shall refer to the established United States Survey and/or United States Geodetic Survey Datum. 3.2.4.5 Hydrology. Waterways, watercourses, lakes and wetlands with ordinary high-water level and delineated floodway, floodplain, and flood fringe zones. Wetland boundaries, when determined to be necessary by county staff based upon aerial photo, National Wetland Inventory (NWI), soil, and topographic map review. 3.2.4.6 Easements. Proposed easements for drainage, slope protection, flood protection, and protection of wetlands and water bodies, including stormwater storage areas, if necessary. 3.2.4.7 High Water Elevation. When the land split borders a lake or river a survey line shall be established at an elevation a minimum of four feet above the ordinary high-water elevation of the lake or river. 3.2.4.8 Evidence of Ownership. Evidence of ownership or a legal interest in the property. That may be a title opinion by a practicing attorney-at-law, or a Title Insurance Commitment from a licensed title insurance company. When the title opinion or title commitment identifies existing liens on the property, a lien release shall be prepared and executed prior to the Administrative Lot Split being recorded. 3.2.4.9 Road Authority Approval. Written approval from the appropriate road authority (Township, County, State) of a private or public means of access to a public right of way for each parcel. 3.3. Review of Administrative Land Split Application. Upon submission of all required documents, the Land Use Administrator shall review the proposed land split for compliance with all applicable ordinances. If the Administrative Land Split is compliant, a document evidencing it, with the survey attached, where required, shall be recorded in the Blue Earth County Land Records department. If the Administrative Land Split is not compliant, all documents shall be returned to the applicant, and the reasons for non-compliance shall be stated in writing to the applicant. 3.3.1 When a land split is between adjacent property owners to change boundary lines or to otherwise transfer property between adjacent property owners, the parcel created must be combined with existing parcels. 3.3.2 When a land split is not for residential or other development purposes the Land Use Administrator may waive the requirement to provide all of the application material required in Section 3.2 but shall require that the newly created parcel have a deed restriction recorded in the Blue Earth County Land Records department identifing the Parcel as not buildable. ARTICLE 4. PLATSSection 4.1. Major Subdivision - Plat required. The determination of when a Plat is required shall be based upon existing and proposed land divisions within each individual quarter-quarter section. A Plat is required if a land division is proposed in a given quarter-quarter section which would result in the creation of three or more Parcels for new residential development. The platting procedures of Chapter 20 of the Blue Earth County Code of Ordinances shall be followed when platting land in Mankato Township, including, but not limited to application procedures, development standards, street requirements, and related improvements as of the date of the application. 4.1.1. Platting for New Development. Pursuant to the Orderly Annexation Agreement between Mankato Township and the Cites of Mankato, Skyline and Eagle Lake, urban, non-farm development within Orderly Annexation Areas I and Il is prohibited, including but not limited to the subdivision of property for new residential development, except as permitted by the terms of the Orderly Annexation Agreement. Chairman of the Board of Supervisors Attest: Summary of Town of Mankato Land Division OrdinanceThis ordinance describes the process for the subdivision of land within the boarders of the Town of Mankato. Article I defines terms used in the ordinance. Article Il sets forth how the ordinance is to be applied, administered and enforced. Article Ill provides for an administration land split process for certain minor types of land subdivision which will not require board of supervisor's action. Article IV provides for a process for major land subdivisions which will require board of supervisor's action. NOTICEA printed copy of the complete text of the Town of Mankato Land Division Ordinance is available for inspection by anyone from the Town Clerk or the complete text is accessible and printable on the Town of Mankato's website at www.mankatotownship.org. |
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